Around 10:30 am, the artist appeared to the cheers of the audience. He led the Guardians of the Royal Tomb film crew, parading from Exhibition Hall A to the central area. Along the way, he suggested to the organizers that they play a mashup of "Hold On, Don't Let Go" and "Gene," a version from the show "Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles" in which Tu Long participated. As he walked, he danced to the music. During breaks, he enthusiastically interacted with the audience and took photos with fans.
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The artists toured the exhibition area, with Tu Long shaking hands with fans as he led the group. Photo: Nguyen Dong |
The artists toured the exhibition area, with Tu Long shaking hands with fans as he led the group. Photo: Nguyen Dong
The traditional costume parade was held to promote the film as part of the Vietnamese cinema program at the 80th Anniversary of National Achievements Exhibition. The film distributor's space is located in Exhibition Hall A, which showcases various sectors of the cultural industry.
Near noon, the artist returned to the stage to interact with the film crew. In the project, he plays the role of a shaman. This is his first major film role, and he expressed excitement while acknowledging the challenges, including having to perform multiple takes for a single scene. "The role is completely different from anything I've done before," he said.
Artist Tu Long dances along to the music while parading with the "Guardians of the Royal Tomb" crew. Video: Phuong Linh
The artist has received numerous film offers from Tran Thanh, Nhat Trung, and Hoang Nam, but hasn't been able to arrange his schedule. In this film, he's excited to immerse himself in the mystical story surrounding the tomb of King Dinh Tien Hoang. According to Tu Long, audiences have been familiar with his comedic image for many years. This time, his character is more serious, marking a new milestone in his acting career.
People's Artist Tu Long, 52, is the son of folk artists Tu Lam and Minh Phuc, both recognized as Meritorious Artists. In 1998, he graduated and joined the General Logistics Department's Cheo Troupe (former name of the Army Cheo Theater), starting with small roles. Beyond the stage, he's known for his skits in "Weekend Rendezvous" and "Kitchen Gods - Year-End Meeting." He and artist Xuan Bac are a well-matched comedic duo, often appearing together. He was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist in 2012 and People's Artist in 2015. Last year, Tu Long gained attention for participating in "Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles," a singing competition for 33 male figures in various showbiz fields.
Guardians of the Royal Tomb: The Mystery of King Dinh's Tomb was a concept nurtured by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh for 10 years, inspired by a story told by a ferryman in Ninh Binh. The historical fiction film begins with the assassination of King Dinh Tien Hoang. Seven warriors are tasked with racing against time, confronting enemy forces, and transporting 100 of the king's coffins in seven different directions to deceive enemies seeking to destroy the king's tomb. Their journey is not only a confrontation with enemies but also an internal struggle with loyalty, love, and sacrifice.
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